Hello everyone,

I would like to start of by saying thank you for taking the time to come on here. This is my first post, so I will start off with the basics. My name is Sheriff Wiredu, I am about to graduate from the University of Guelph with a degree in International Development Studies and Political Science. During my time here I have been part of the University of Guelph men's basketball team. Being part of this exclusive body has helped me grow as a person. It has taught me the value of hardwork, teamwork, and expecting more from yourself. It has helped shaped me into the individual that I am today.

While in school here I have had the opportunity to meet new people and creating new friendships. I have met people from different backgrounds and ethinicities all with a common goal in mind; to learn. To learn from one another, to put into practice what they have learned, and to share the new knowledge that they have acquired. People from different age groups and backgrounds all striving to improve the life of others as well as their own. It has inspired me to learn and to engage with different people. When you were younger your parents always said "don't talk to strangers" but as you grow you realize talking to strangers sometimes help create lasting friendships.

I will be part of a team where we will be going to Guatemala to help improve the health, education and living conditions in a small community called La Comunidad. I look forward to posting more blogs in the future. Thanks for your time in reading this and I hope that you will donate to make my dream come through by going to Guatemala and having the opportunity to apply what I have learned and to learn new things as well.